Corentin Capelier, the Lozerian number 1 leaving the legend of Marvejols-Mende with a view to a new Top 20

Corentin Capelier à l'assaut de son 3e Marvejols-Mende. Midi Libre – ARCHIVE

l'essentiel Un an après avoir créé la sensation en explosant le vieux record lozérien détenu par Jean-Louis Soulier, Corentin Capelier est au départ du 51e Marvejols-Mende ce dimanche 21 juillet 2024.

1h17’33 ! A year ago, for his second participation in the Marvejols-Mende half-marathon, Corentin Capelier broke the old Lozère record held by Jean-Louis Soulier by more than a minute and a half in advance. This Sunday, July 21, 2024, the Cévenol of Barre-des-Cévennes will be at the start of this legendary race which he does not hesitate to describe as " legend".

18th l’last year, 16th in 2022, Capelier is a natural candidate for the Top 20. A result that he is aiming for again, without having all the chances on his side. "I’will have difficulty beating my record from last year because I have a little less preparation in my legs over this distance" , readily recognizes the young 24-year-old runner, more often aligned over 5,000 meters in recent weeks.

"He will certainly be the first Frenchman"

The weather, "a priori cooler than last year", nevertheless suits it perfectly. His recent form is also optimal, if we are to believe his performances, including his victory (the third) last June during the 35th edition of the 4,000 steps race in Valleraugue. Which, however, should not be enough to allow the licensee of the Saint-Chély-d’Apcher club to follow the infernal pace of Félix Bour, of whom he makes a potential favorite. "He will certainly be at the forefront and will certainly be the first Frenchman", bets the Lozerian who will probably remain a prophet in his country. < /p> I subscribe to read more